Righteousness is a gift, not a reward

Righteousness is a gift, not a reward

‘Those who receive… the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.’ Romans 5:17 NKJV The Bible says, ‘Those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.’...
Righteousness is a gift, not a reward

Try to understand each other

‘Husbands… live with your wives… in an understanding way.’ 1 Peter 3:7 CSB To have a successful marriage, you must understand that your mate is not only physically different from you but mentally and emotionally different too. Let’s say a problem arises at breakfast....
Keep it simple

Keep it simple

‘With many similar parables Jesus spoke the Word to them, as much as they could understand.’ Mark 4:33 NIV If you’re serious about reaching and teaching people, there are two things you must try to do: (1) Talk to them, not above them. A preschooler was eating an...
The five crowns (5)

The five crowns (5)

‘You will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.’ 1 Peter 5:4 NKJV The fifth crown is the crown of glory. Peter wrote: ‘The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the...
The five crowns (4)

The five crowns (4)

‘Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.’ Revelation 2:10 NKJV The fourth crown is the crown of life. Two different verses depict it for us. ‘Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of...